BEREA, Ohio — Josh Gordon can run a route back to the Browns this season.

Cleveland’s star wide receiver was reinstated by the NFL and had his one-year suspension reduced to 10 games Friday after the league announced changes to its drug policy. The decision ends months of personal torment for the Pro Bowler, who had been banned for repeated drug violations.

Gordon will be eligible to play in Cleveland’s final six games after the league and NFL Players Association agreed on revisions to the substance abuse program two days after announcing changes on performance enhancing drugs.

“I’m happy that the NFLPA and NFL worked hard to agree on a new substances of abuse policy,” Gordon said in a statement. “I’m very thankful to my union for fighting for a significant reduction in my suspension. I’m glad I can go to the facility during my suspension. ”

Because he has already served two games of the suspension, Gordon will be eligible to play Nov. 23 when the Browns visit Atlanta.

CHIEFS: Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles practiced in a limited capacity for the second straight day, raising hopes that he will be available for Sunday’s game at Miami.

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Charles sustained a high ankle sprain in last week’s loss to Denver.

CARDINALS: Backup quarterback Drew Stanton will get his second start in place of Carson Palmer, who has been unable to throw because of a nerve problem in his shoulder.

49ERS: Tight end Vernon Davis did some light running and caught passes from a machine, but remains questionable for Sunday’s game at Arizona.

Backup tight end Vance McDonald, recovering from a knee injury, is listed as questionable.

DOLPHINS: Defensive end Dion Jordan has violated the NFL’s drug policy for a second time and the league announced he will not be eligible to return until the seventh game of the season, against Jacksonville on Oct. 26.


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